--- title: "ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - STANDALONE EQUIPMENT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-17" --- # ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - STANDALONE EQUIPMENT Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e1d26d7-0731-4e0d-953a-28622fd576dd.json) ## Summary The North Hertfordshire District Council is currently running a tender for the supply of assistive technology equipment under the title "Assistive Technology - Standalone Equipment". This procurement falls within the services industry category and is focused on enhancing the standalone independent living service provided as part of the Hertfordshire Careline service. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th May 2022. The chosen contract will commence on 6th June 2022 and is designed with a potential duration of five years, featuring two break clauses. The estimated contract value is £800,000 and the tender serves approximately 300 individuals who may have specific assistive technology needs. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in assistive technology and related services. Companies that can deliver equipment suited for standalone service users, particularly those with innovative solutions for hard of hearing individuals or those requiring medical reminder systems, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Council aims to select the offer that delivers the most economically advantageous solution for their service users. ## Notice 1.1 North Hertfordshire District Council (the Council) invites Tenders for the supply of assistive technology equipment in connection with its standalone independent living service provided as part of its Hertfordshire Careline service. 1.2 The Council is seeking a new contract for the provision of Assistive Technologies Equipment for Standalone Service Users, to go live in Spring/Summer 2022, with a 3-month prior contract mobilisation period. Currently the contract provides the services for approximately 300 individuals. Typical Standalone service users will have either a live-in carer, be hard of hearing or deaf. 1.3 The County of Hertfordshire is located north of Greater London and enjoys excellent road and rail links to both London and the North of England due to the proximity of the A1(M) and the M1. The North Hertfordshire district is clustered around the four market towns of Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, and Royston with pleasant residential development and numerous rural villages in between. Light industry around the towns provides employment in addition to agriculture. 1.4 The service required by the Council broadly comprises supply of the following :- 1.4.1 Lot 1: Scheme Standalone Pager System (a) A portable pager that is suited to support respite and care facilities, which supports a minimum of 3 telecare/assistive technology sensors. 1.4.2 Lot 2: Safety Cover for Protecting Mains Transformers (a) A protective cover to protect mains transformers (double UK socket). 1.4.3 Lot 3: Deaf Solutions (a) Assistive technology to support deaf or hard of hearing service users/carers. 1.4.4 Lot 4: Door Alarm (a) An alarm that senses a front door being opened to guests, only activating if the door is opened by someone inside for someone else outside. 1.4.5 Lot 5: Door Announcer (a) Audibly alerts service users when the door opens, announcing a pre-recorded message as an instruction. 1.4.6 Lot 6: Medical Dispenser and Medical Reminder (a) Dispenser that releases medication at set times and a reminder that alerts users when medication is due. 1.4.7 Lot 7: Motion-Activated Night Light Sensor (a) A night light that is activated by a motion sensor. 1.4.8 Lot 8: Wrist worn SMS text receiver (a) A wrist-worn device that notifies users with vibrations when the doorbell or telephone rings, or if a dependent has pressed an alarm or when a fire occurs. 1.5 The service required is further described in Section 5: Specification of Requirement. 1.6 The Council will select the Tender that offers the most economically advantageous solution as described in Section 6: Scoring Methodology. 1.7 The Council reserves the right not to select any Tender. 1.8 The Council requires a 2 (two) year contract extendable by a further 5 (five) years with 2 (two) year break clauses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fe8549-86eb-4378-a8ae-b10ec7632e74 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jun 2022 - 7 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LETCHWORTH | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG6 3JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | North Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Letchworth South West | | Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment ## Release History - 17 May 2022 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fe8549-86eb-4378-a8ae-b10ec7632e74 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fe8549-86eb-4378-a8ae-b10ec7632e74 17th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/212c1c85-2b2e-4a86-843c-41963a574b56 More details if require - http://www.supplyherfordshire.gov.uk More details are available upon request ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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